Diets don’t have to be a total drag. You can find some foods that you are still able to eat. Many of these will come in handy for family gatherings, birthday parties, and holiday celebrations. The following is a list of top ten guilt-free snack foods that you can enjoy:

1.      Unbuttered popcorn: This is one item that does not have many calories and is very low in fat. It is even better if you use an alternative seasoning other than salt. Air popped popcorn uses less oil and is the least fattening way to prepare popcorn.  A cup of popcorn has less fat in it then the same amount of potato chips.

2.      Gelatin Deserts: Generally speaking most gelatin deserts are low fat or fat free. Gelatin deserts with fruit in them and whipped cream on top can be a great way to satisfy your sweat craving without the risk of putting on too many pounds.

3.      Baby Carrots Dipped in a low fat Ranch Sauce: Baby carrots and other raw vegetables such as celery sticks, and pieces of raw broccoli can make a great alternative snack. These usually taste better in a low fat ranch sauce.

4.      Baked Tortilla Chips with Low Fat or Fat Free Salsa: Some people would find this snack to be tastier than potato chips loaded with fat or salt anyway.

5.      Potato Skins and Low Fat Sour Cream: These are a great low fat alternative to eat for football game day, house parties, and even for large family celebrations.

6.      Baked Chicken Nuggets: These turn out as crispy as the deep-fried ones but they are lower in fat. They may not be the lowest fat food, but they will be less likely to affect your weight than other high fat foods fried in cooking oil or shortening.

7.      Low Fat Croutons: The large size croutons can not only taste great on a salad, but can be a very low fat alternative to chips, crackers, and other snacks.

8.      Pita Bread: This food can be served fresh with veggies, low fat dip, or a touch of olive oil mixed with lemon juice (not too much oil, remember). Pita bread can also be served baked in place of deep fried tortilla or potato chips.

9.      Low Fat Deviled Eggs: Now you can find low fat mayonnaise and mayonnaise substitutes with which to make your deviled eggs. This is a great way to still enjoy those seasonal snacks that you love.

10.  Low Fat Guacamole: Did you ever wonder how to make or find guacamole that is lower in fat? If so, you will be pleased to know you can still enjoy the taste of guacamole with less fat. This version of guacamole is served with peas and a smaller portion of avocado. Then you can season it to your liking. Also, remember to use it with baked tortilla chips or baked pita bread instead of fried chips or pita bread.

These are not the only fat free or low fat alternatives available for snacking. Nowadays almost any food is available in a low fat or low calorie formula. You can also find foods that are both low in fat and low in carbs. If you are wondering which foods these are most food labels have these information on them nowadays.

Other items that you can eat besides the ones above that are low in fat include fresh fruits especially watermelon. You can also eat fruit pops and Popsicles. These are some of the best foods for the summer months to eat as an alternative to ice cream. These foods will help you feel satisfied and keep the weight off.

If you wonder if certain foods that you want to eat are low fat and they do not contain a label, you can ask someone in the store for help. Either the person in the store will be able to show you a nutrition chart they have posted in their store or point you to where you can find one to look at.

You can also purchase nutrition guides in most places as well. This will help educate you on which are the best foods to eat and which ones are the best to avoid. Also, when you are in a restaurant, more often than not they have a nutrition guide that you can view. This will help you as well, especially if you are trying a particular food for the first time.

There is also information regarding the fat count, calories and amount of carbs in most foods online. You can search for these by individual foods or by groups of foods on known websites. If you are determined to find the right foods to snack on you should have no problem learning about which foods are the healthiest for you.